The Howard County buildings will fly their flags at half-staff today, Monday October 29, 2018 through sunset Wednesday, October 31st, in honor of the tragedy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as per President Donald J. Trump.

President Trump issued a proclamation stating that as a mark of solemn respect for the victims of the terrible act of violence perpetrated at The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, October 27, 2018, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, October 31, 2018.

It was also directed that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.